Ryan Ong

Ryan is a successful property investor and has been writing about money, saving and spending, and personal finance for the last ten years. His articles have been featured in leading publications including Yahoo! Finance, Esquire, Her World and AsiaOne.

Personal Finance

Ryan OngJanuary 12, 2018
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Singapore tax deductions and rebates you probably didn’t know you could get

The tax system in Singapore is quite straightforward. Unlike many other countries, you don’t need to pay a trained accountant…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngDecember 22, 2017
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How servicing your mortgage in cash instead of CPF can add $200,000 to your retirement

Most Singaporeans prefer to service their mortgage using their CPF Ordinary Account (CPF OA). In fact, you are probably wondering…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngAugust 7, 2017
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4 things you need to aim for before you can retire comfortably in Singapore

There are plenty of Singaporeans who have the capacity to retire, but still find themselves working. Some of these people…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngJune 9, 2017
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How much do you need to retire at 45 in Singapore?

There is no reason why the official retirement age (currently 62) should be the “right” age for everyone to retire…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngMay 19, 2017
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30 years from now: how much your lifestyle will cost in 2047

One of the major threats to a retirement fund is inflation. With rare exceptions, the cost of living will always…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngMay 5, 2017
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4 reasons why property may not be the best asset for retirement

Property investments have long been favoured in Asian cultures, and Singapore is no different. The appeal is as much psychological…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngApril 21, 2017
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How to rebalance your portfolio for retirement

Building your portfolio is not a one-off event. Even if all your investments are passive, the portfolio has to be…
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How To Invest

Ryan OngMarch 31, 2017
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Important things you need to know before becoming an accredited investor

Following the Swiber debacle, many wealthy (sorry, formerly wealthy) Singaporeans are regretting their decision to become accredited investors. From all appearances,…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngMarch 10, 2017
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How to choose which CPF LIFE retirement plan is best for you

In the past, CPF retirement options were confusing. There used to be 12 different methods of getting your pension which…
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Personal Finance

Ryan OngMarch 3, 2017
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5 things Singaporeans must have by the time they’re 50

“How much do I need to retire?” That’s the question that makes financial advisors and wealth managers sigh. It’s impossible…
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